MCP server
by devqxi
Integrate with pub.dev for streamlined package discovery, version control, and dependency analysis in Dart and Flutter p
Connects to pub.dev to search, analyze, and manage Dart/Flutter packages directly from your AI assistant. Provides package information, version comparisons, dependency analysis, and documentation access.
pub.dev is a community-built MCP server published by devqxi that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Integrate with pub.dev for streamlined package discovery, version control, and dependency analysis in Dart and Flutter p It is categorized under developer tools. This server exposes 6 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
You can install pub.dev in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport. This server supports remote connections over HTTP, so no local installation is required.
MIT
pub.dev is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Share your MCP server with the developer community
I recommend pub.dev for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
pub.dev is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
Strong directory entry: pub.dev surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
I recommend pub.dev for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
pub.dev has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
We evaluated pub.dev against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
pub.dev reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
pub.dev reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
We wired pub.dev into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
pub.dev has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for pub.dev, the official package repository for Dart and Flutter.
It allows AI assistants to search, analyze, and retrieve detailed information about Dart/Flutter packages.
npm install -g @devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server
git clone https://github.com/devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server.git
cd pubdev-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
npm run start
Locate your configuration file:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonAdd:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pubdev": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
Local Build Example:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pubdev": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/pubdev-mcp-server/dist/pubdev-mcp.js"]
}
}
}
Other MCP Clients:
npx @devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server
| Tool | Description | Key Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| get_package_info | Retrieve package metadata, stats, dependencies, publishers | packageName |
| search_packages | Search with filters and sorting | query, sort, page |
| check_package_updates | Check if updates are available | packageName, currentVersion |
| get_package_versions | Get version history | packageName, limit |
| get_documentation_changes | Get README, changelog, examples, API docs | packageName, version, docType |
| compare_package_versions | Compare dependencies & changes between versions | packageName, fromVersion, toVersion |
Search Packages
"Search for state management packages sorted by popularity"
Package Details
"Get information about the flutter_bloc package"
Check Updates
"Check if provider has updates from version 6.0.0"
Get Docs
"Get the changelog for dio version 4.0.0"
Compare Versions
"Compare dependencies between http 2.0.0 and 3.0.0"
git clone https://github.com/devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server.git
cd pubdev-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
npm run start
Test with MCP Inspector:
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector npx @devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server
https://pub.dev/api/packages/{package}https://pub.dev/api/searchhttps://pub.dev/api/packages/{package}/versionshttps://pub.dev/packages/{package}/{version}/{doc-type}git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)npm install)npm run build && npm test)git commit -m 'Add feature' && git push)MIT – See LICENSE
v1.0.0
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Steps
Troubleshooting
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
Compatibility
✓ Use when
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.